Marcos cites Alex Eala, Filipinas in SONA, hopes success inspires future Filipino athletes
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-07-27 19:36 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Philippines, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday recognized the achievements of Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala and the Philippine women’s national football team, the Filipinas, during his State of the Nation Address (SONA), expressing hope that their success would inspire more young Filipinos to take up sports.
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